Principal Scientist

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The Position

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Roche Diagnostics acquired Stratos Genomics (https : / / www.stratosgenomics.com / ) in 2020 for its unique chemistry that advances DNA sequencing by nanopore, Sequencing by Expansion (SBX). You will engineer and synthesize the molecular building blocks for our novel technology. These building blocks translate DNA sequences into a simple to measure surrogate, the Xpandomer, which significantly improves the accuracy and throughput of nanopore sequencing.

The Molecular Engineering group is passionate about the novel molecules they have developed and the impact SBX technology can have on advancing sequencing and patient outcomes. We are looking for people who are excited about the significance of our technology and want to make SBX successful.

The Opportunity :

• Research, design and execute innovative and well-controlled experiments, with high attention to detail.
• Lead, mentor and drive cross-functional teams.
• Identify and troubleshoot problems in creative ways.
• Contribute to the definition and timely achievement of project goals.
• Develop SOPs to aid in the production of reagents and starting materials.
• Participate in the production of reagents and starting materials.
• Perform data analysis and protocol development.
• Maintain accurate, detailed and reliable laboratory records.
• Present findings at group or departmental meetings.
• Maintain the lab’s cleanliness and organization.
• Develop and propose improved processes to fulfill the above functions.

Who You Are :

Ideally, you will have :

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Seattle, WA is $117,700-218,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed here : Benefits.

Relocation benefits are available for this position.

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity, and diversity.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, mental / physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants .

About Us

We believe it’s urgent to deliver medical solutions right now – even as we develop innovations for the future. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives. We are courageous in both decision and action. And we believe that good business means a better world.

That is why we come to work each day. We commit ourselves to scientific rigor, unassailable ethics, and access to medical innovations for all. We do this today to build a better tomorrow.

We are proud of who we are, what we do, and how we do it. We are many, working as one across functions, across companies, and across the world.

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Salary : $117,700 - $218,500